Curious to know which bipod length is preferred when shooting from either a bench or prone, 6-9" or 9-13"?
Going to get me a Harris, just not sure what size to go with.
Going to get me a Harris, just not sure what size to go with.
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Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
For me, the 9-13 was too tall to shoot prone and the 6-9 is perfect.
For me, the 9-13 was too tall to shoot prone and the 6-9 is perfect.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
6-9"
6-9"
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
I find that when shooting from a bench, the 6"-9" works mighty fine.
I find that when shooting from a bench, the 6"-9" works mighty fine.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
Agree with everyone else, 6"-9" for most all needs although occasionally a 9"-13" can be handy if you're sitting/laying prone facing downhill or even somewhat level and shooting uphill. Do spend the extra $$$$$$$ and get the notched swivel model though.
Topstrap
Agree with everyone else, 6"-9" for most all needs although occasionally a 9"-13" can be handy if you're sitting/laying prone facing downhill or even somewhat level and shooting uphill. Do spend the extra $$$$$$$ and get the notched swivel model though.
Topstrap
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
9-13. I had both and this is my take. The 6-9 I was always extending or leaving extended. If you don't it is hard to aim at any elevated target and shoot over grass or brush. My thirteen is rarely extended, unless shooting extreme angles. It is handy when you need it. It is a little tall on a bench, but manageable. I rarely shoot off a bench, anyway. Even if a bench is available, I usually prone out.
9-13. I had both and this is my take. The 6-9 I was always extending or leaving extended. If you don't it is hard to aim at any elevated target and shoot over grass or brush. My thirteen is rarely extended, unless shooting extreme angles. It is handy when you need it. It is a little tall on a bench, but manageable. I rarely shoot off a bench, anyway. Even if a bench is available, I usually prone out.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
Thanks for the input. I do plan on the notched swivel model.
I was initially thinking the 6-9" would be the way to go, but for the same reasons that topstrap and darkarcher listed had me wondering otherwise.
Just need to get one to find out what works best for me at this point.
Thanks again.
Thanks for the input. I do plan on the notched swivel model.
I was initially thinking the 6-9" would be the way to go, but for the same reasons that topstrap and darkarcher listed had me wondering otherwise.
Just need to get one to find out what works best for me at this point.
Thanks again.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
A lot of guys carry a short piece of 2x4 or a flat bag with them to put under a 6"-9" bi-pod when the need arises but for 90% of your shooting the 6"-9" will work best. Adding more bags under your rear when using a taller bi-pod isn't the most comfortable. If it were me I'd start off with the 6"-9" since it'd be really easy to sell on here if you want to go taller. Someday you'll have both.
Topstrap
A lot of guys carry a short piece of 2x4 or a flat bag with them to put under a 6"-9" bi-pod when the need arises but for 90% of your shooting the 6"-9" will work best. Adding more bags under your rear when using a taller bi-pod isn't the most comfortable. If it were me I'd start off with the 6"-9" since it'd be really easy to sell on here if you want to go taller. Someday you'll have both.
Topstrap
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
I use the 6"-9" also. I don't usually shoot from un-even surfaces and I hardly ever adjust it. I went with harris too, maybe not quite an atlas, but it works great for me. I'm assuming from bench will be flat and prone will likely be flat and you won't need to adjust often.
I use the 6"-9" also. I don't usually shoot from un-even surfaces and I hardly ever adjust it. I went with harris too, maybe not quite an atlas, but it works great for me. I'm assuming from bench will be flat and prone will likely be flat and you won't need to adjust often.
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I have both.
The 6-9 is awesome from a bench. I find that when I go prone, I extend it to 9" all the time.
I much prefer the 9-13 for field use, use it from the bench on occasion. I just use a small sandbag and squeeze sock when shooting from the bench.
I have both.
The 6-9 is awesome from a bench. I find that when I go prone, I extend it to 9" all the time.
I much prefer the 9-13 for field use, use it from the bench on occasion. I just use a small sandbag and squeeze sock when shooting from the bench.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
I used the 6-9" for years, both prone and from the bench. I tend to shoot with a fairly low position in prone when I can, so it worked well.
Lately, the practical/tactical matches around here have been mixing things up and going with more varied firing points - definitely not flat and level, thats for damn sure. Several of them either put you facing down hill, shooting slightly uphill to boot, or in grass/weeds/brush just tall enough that a 'low' bipod ain't gonna cut it.
It's taken some work to get used to the 9-13", and I'm still not able to shoot quite as small of groups off of it as I can the 6-9" on a flat & level surface... but at least I can *make* the other shots, which I couldn't before.
Definitely get the notched legs and swivel head plus a lock lever ala Pod-Loc - you'll be glad you did.
I used the 6-9" for years, both prone and from the bench. I tend to shoot with a fairly low position in prone when I can, so it worked well.
Lately, the practical/tactical matches around here have been mixing things up and going with more varied firing points - definitely not flat and level, thats for damn sure. Several of them either put you facing down hill, shooting slightly uphill to boot, or in grass/weeds/brush just tall enough that a 'low' bipod ain't gonna cut it.
It's taken some work to get used to the 9-13", and I'm still not able to shoot quite as small of groups off of it as I can the 6-9" on a flat & level surface... but at least I can *make* the other shots, which I couldn't before.
Definitely get the notched legs and swivel head plus a lock lever ala Pod-Loc - you'll be glad you did.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
I have a 9-13" now but plan on buying a 6-9" also. On a bench and prone the 9-13 is too tall for me. I think the 6-9 will be a better fit. But, I think I am going to buy a 6-9 and keep the 9-13. There is nothing wrong with having both and shooting with each to figure out what you really need. Around here there aren't many elevation changes so I won't have to shoot any crazy angles. The 6-9 should suit me well. If I lived in a mountainous region I could see the need for the taller bipod.
I have a 9-13" now but plan on buying a 6-9" also. On a bench and prone the 9-13 is too tall for me. I think the 6-9 will be a better fit. But, I think I am going to buy a 6-9 and keep the 9-13. There is nothing wrong with having both and shooting with each to figure out what you really need. Around here there aren't many elevation changes so I won't have to shoot any crazy angles. The 6-9 should suit me well. If I lived in a mountainous region I could see the need for the taller bipod.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: melloyello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 9-13" now but plan on buying a 6-9" also. On a bench and prone the 9-13 is too tall for me. I think the 6-9 will be a better fit. But, I think I am going to buy a 6-9 and keep the 9-13. There is nothing wrong with having both and shooting with each to figure out what you really need. Around here there aren't many elevation changes so I won't have to shoot any crazy angles. The 6-9 should suit me well. If I lived in a mountainous region I could see the need for the taller bipod. </div></div>
You've got it figured-out. I have Harris BRM-S (6-9" Notched & Swivel) and LM-S (9-13" Notched & Swivel) set-ups, and carry both with their respective rifles. I rarely use the LM-S, but it comes in handy when firing prone from low ground to high ground. I find it more stable than using the BRM-S on top of a pack or dragbag.
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: melloyello</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 9-13" now but plan on buying a 6-9" also. On a bench and prone the 9-13 is too tall for me. I think the 6-9 will be a better fit. But, I think I am going to buy a 6-9 and keep the 9-13. There is nothing wrong with having both and shooting with each to figure out what you really need. Around here there aren't many elevation changes so I won't have to shoot any crazy angles. The 6-9 should suit me well. If I lived in a mountainous region I could see the need for the taller bipod. </div></div>
You've got it figured-out. I have Harris BRM-S (6-9" Notched & Swivel) and LM-S (9-13" Notched & Swivel) set-ups, and carry both with their respective rifles. I rarely use the LM-S, but it comes in handy when firing prone from low ground to high ground. I find it more stable than using the BRM-S on top of a pack or dragbag.
Keith
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
The taller your bipod is the taller your rear bag will have to be to shoot level from a bench or prone. If you don't have a wide bag to rest on and you use a tall skinny one it can tilt to one side or the other and cause your muzzle to jump left or right under recoil. This can and will change your POI. I am no expert but I have already learned this from experience.
The taller your bipod is the taller your rear bag will have to be to shoot level from a bench or prone. If you don't have a wide bag to rest on and you use a tall skinny one it can tilt to one side or the other and cause your muzzle to jump left or right under recoil. This can and will change your POI. I am no expert but I have already learned this from experience.
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
I carry a Harris 6-9" on my rifle and a 9-13" in my pack along with a set of Stony Point shooting sticks. This combo allows for supported shooting under a variety of conditions/positions in any match. I haven't gone for a tripod yet but I'm thinking about it.
Mike
I carry a Harris 6-9" on my rifle and a 9-13" in my pack along with a set of Stony Point shooting sticks. This combo allows for supported shooting under a variety of conditions/positions in any match. I haven't gone for a tripod yet but I'm thinking about it.
Mike
Re: Shooting from a bench/prone
6-9" on the bench. Prone in the field has a lot more variables, both work at times.
6-9" on the bench. Prone in the field has a lot more variables, both work at times.
